What are the consequences of submitting a supplemental amendment without sufficient cause?
What are the consequences of submitting a supplemental amendment without sufficient cause?
If an applicant submits a supplemental amendment without sufficient cause, the examiner may exercise discretion to enter or deny entry of the supplemental amendment. According to MPEP 714.03(a):
The Office may enter a supplemental amendment if the supplemental amendment is clearly limited to: (A) cancellation of claims; (B) adoption of examiner’s suggestions; (C) placement of the application in condition of allowance; (D) reply to an Office requirement made after the first reply was filed; (E) correction of informalities (e.g., typographical errors); or (F) simplification of issues for appeal.
If the supplemental amendment doesn’t fall under these categories and lacks sufficient cause, the examiner may deny its entry, potentially delaying the examination process.
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